1Professor & Head, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, IMS and SUM Hospital, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
2Professor, Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
3Scholar, Medical Research Laboratory, IMS and SUM hospital, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
4Scholar, IMS and SUM hospital, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
5Scientist B., Department of Microbiology, ICMR-National Institute of Occupational Health, Meghaninagar, Ahmadabad
6Research Associate, Medical Research Laboratory, IMS and SUM Hospital, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
*Corresponding Author: Dr. Priyanka Debta, e-mail: dr.priyankadebta@gmail.com
Online published on 27 March, 2020.
Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) refers to laryngopharyngeal involvement of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Finding of LPR is carried out by surveying the clinical indications, videolaryngoscopic assessment of the larynx and by double probe pH monitoring. Hoarseness of voice is an important symptom for diagnosis of LPR in children and frequently the only presenting symptom. Double probe pH monitoring which includes esophageal and pharyngeal is both specific and sensitive for finding of LPR. Early diagnosis and treatment often results in improvement of hoarseness and prevent complications. Endoscopic examination of larynx and hypopharynx is vital for patient choice as preferred findings are associated with diagnosis, treatment & outcome. Treatment incorporates the way of life adjustments & medications. Here we are presenting vocal process granuloma, unusual presentations of prolonged laryngopharyngeal reflux in a 12 year old boy.
Laryngopharyngeal reflux, hoarseness of voice, pediatric age, granuloma
